03-17-2008130
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE ELEANOR ROHRBACH MEMORIAL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, DES PLAINES CIVIC CENTER,
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008
CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Des Plaines, Illinois, was called to order by Mayor
Anthony W. Arredia at 6:00 p.m. in the Eleanor Rohrbach
Memorial Council Chambers, Des Plaines Civic Center on
Monday, March 17, 2008.
ROLL CALL: Roll call indicated the following aldermen present:
Moylan, Murphy, Higgason, Walsten, Smith and Argus.
Aldermen Beauvais and Brookman were absent. Alderman
Brookman arrived in Executive Session at 6:07 p.m.
Alderman Beauvais arrived in Executive Session at 6:11
p.m.
Also present were: City Manager Baj or, Acting Director of Finance
Wisniewski, Assistant to the Acting Director of Finance Raymond, Police
Chief Prandini, Fire Chief Jaeger, Director of Engineering Oakley,
Director of Public Works Dusckett, Director of Community & Economic
Development Conlan, Assistant City Attorney Bartel and City Attorney
Wiltse.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION:
PRAYER:
INTRODUCTION:
RECOGNITION:
CITIZEN
PARTICIPA. :
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Murphy, to go into
Executive Session to discuss acquisition of real property
and probable-imminent litigtation. Upon roll call, the
vote was:
AYES: 6-Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 2-Beauvais, Brookman
Motion declared carried.
The City Council recessed at 6:01 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 7:14 p.m.
Roll call indicated the
Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Smith, Argus.
following aldermen present:
Higgason, Brookman, Walsten,
The opening prayer was given by Father Demetri Kounavis,
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, followed b y
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Arredia introduced Scott Small, the new Deputy Fire
Chief, and John Laux, the new Assistant Director of
Public Works.
Mayor Arredia recognized the Maine West High School Porns
Squad who compete from January through March with the
Universal Dance Association and recently competed at the
State level.
Mr. Dion Kendrick, 943 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council and read a statement (in City Council folder)
asking the City Council to keep the honor of their word
that TIF #4 would be developer-driven; the City does not
have a plan for this area or a developer; taxpayer funds
should not be used to buy up random sites in the hopes
that a plan and a developer will come along.
Kevin and Nancy Creely, 283 Good Court, addressed the
City Council stating that they were not aware of the
church next to them buying a parcel of land for a parking
lot which would be six (6) feet from their back steps;
they object to this; this will destroy their
CITIZEN PART.
(Cont'd.)
ACQUISITION
OF REAL
PROPERTY &
PROBABLE-
IMMINENT
LITIGATION/
1401
REDEKER RD. :
CONSENT
AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Consent
Agenda
INTERGOVERN.
AGREEMENT/
COOK COUNTY
FOREST PRESV.
RIVERWALK:
Resolution
R-32-08
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neighborhood; their property value will be impacted by
this parking lot. Alderman Beauvais said that she will
arrange a meeting with the residents.
Mr. Michael Mickelsen, 1549 Webster Lane, addressed the
City Council urging Des Plaines to consider seceding from
Cook County; Palatine is thinking of doing it; Des
Plaines should spearhead this; get with all the
cormnuni ties around here and secede from Cook County.
Mayor Arredia stated that the City has protested the
various tax increases; we are meeting on this.
Ms. Mary Rita Francis, 675 Pearson Street, addressed the
City Council, stating her concern about the Karaoke Bar
coming on Miner Street next to a residential area; no
food will be served, just alcohol. Alderman Beauvais
stated that the petitioner will be meeting with the
residents in the area very soon.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Argus, to concur with
majority agreement in Executive Session that Staff be
authorized to proceed as directed regarding the
acquisition of property located at 1401 Redeker Road.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Moylan, Brookman and
Walsten voted no.
Alderman Argus requested that Items 3 and 3a be removed
from the Consent Agenda; Alderman Brookman requested that
Items 4, 4a and 14 be removed, Alderman Smith requested
that Items 15 and 17 be removed and Alderman Beauvais
requested that Item 16 be removed.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to establish a
Consent Agenda except for Items 3, 3a, 4, 4a, 14, 15, 16
and 17. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried. Minutes were approved; Staff
recormnendations and requests were approved; and
Resolutions R-34-08, R-35-08 and R-37-08 were adopted.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to approve
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held
March 3, 2008, as published. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to approve
minutes of the Executive Session of the City Council held
March 3, 2008. Motion declared carried as approved
unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Moylan, to concur with Staff
recormnendation to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
execute "Intergovernmental Agreement" with The Forest
Preserve District of Cook County to permit construction
of multi-use trails on Forest Preserve property as part
of the Des Plaines River Trail (North Section) which is
a component of the Des Plaines Riverwalk Project; funding
from Federal Congestion Mitigation for Air Quality Grant
in the amount of $1, 048, 000 with City providing 20%
matching funds in the amount of $209,600/Capital Projects
Funds; funding will also provide Ri verwalk amenities such
as wayfinding signs, point of interest signs, traffic
control improvements and street lighting along Joseph
Schwab Road; and further recormnend to adopt Resolution
R-32-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES AND THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY
FOR TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS. Upon roll call, the vote was~
RIVERWALK
(Cont'd.)
ADOPTION OF
DES PLAINES
RESPONSE
PLAN:
Resolution
R-33-08
FINAL PLAT/
2145
SPRUCEWOOD:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-34-08
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS/
1666-1711
BUCKINGHAM:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-35-08
LEASE
AGREEMENT/
POSTAGE METER
MACHINE:
Consent
Agenda
Resolution
R-37-08
PURCHASE OF
PICKUP TRUCK/
FIRE DEPT. :
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE &
INSTALLATION/
OUTDOOR SIREN
SITE #10:
Consent
Agenda
PAGE THREE
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
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Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to POSTPONE until
April 7, 2008, adoption of the Des Plaines Response Plan
and Resolution R-33-08. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
recommendation of Des Plaines Plan Commission to approve
Final Plat for Sprucewood Court Subdivision, 2145
Sprucewood Avenue; Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute same; and further recommend to adopt Resolution
R-34-08, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR
SPRUCEWOOD COURT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2145 SPRUCEWOOD
AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to accept Public Improvements for
Buckingham Point Townhouses Planned Unit Development
(PUD), 1666 to 1711 Buckingham Drive (southeast corner
of Touhy Avenue and Dale Street); consisting of streets,
fire hydrants, storm and sanitary sewers, public
sidewalks and street lights; authorize release of Letter
of Credit in the amount of $77,050 (Maintenance Bond in
the amount of $72,500 will be held for 18 months); and
further recommend to adopt Resolution R-35-08, A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
BUCKINGHAM POINT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TOUHY AVENUE AND DALE STREET (1666
TO 1 711 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE), DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation that Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute "Lease and Maintenance Agreement"
with Neopost, Inc., 1200 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite
130, Itasca, IL 60143, for a sixty-three (63)-month lease
of a computerized postage meter machine at a monthly cost
of $370.92 or $4,451.04 per year for a total lease cost
of $23,367.96/Budgeted Funds; and further recommend to
adopt Resolution R-37-08, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR LEASE FOR A POSTAGE METER MACHINE
BETWEEN NEOPOST, INC. AND THE CITY OF DES PLAINES.
Motion declared carried as approved unanimously under
Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the
Northwest Municipal Conference Joint Purchasin~ Program
for Local Governments of one (1) 2008 Ford F-350 XLT
Pickup Truck for the Fire Department from Currie Motors,
9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423, in the
total amount of $31,891/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase and
installation of one (1) Federal Signal Model #2001-130
TRB Outdoor Siren at Site #10 (IDOT Garage at Ballard and
Bender Roads) from Braniff Communications, Inc., 4741 W.
136th Street, Crestwood, IL 60445, in the amount of
$19,576.33/Budgeted Funds; and it would be in the best
interest of the City that usual bid procedures be waived
(Braniff is the sole supplier) . Motion declared carried
as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
PURCHASE OF
DUMP TRUCKS
FOR PUBLIC
WORKS DEPT. :
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
FULL-SIZE VAN
FOR WATER
METER DIV.:
Consent
Agenda
PURCHASE OF
2008 TREES
& PLANTING:
Consent
Agenda
TRAINING
COSTS/
POLICE
DEPARTMENT:
Consent
Agenda
BID AWARD/
ROADWAY-TRAF.
IMPROVEMENTS
RIVER AT
PEARSON-
RIVER ST.:
BID AWARD/
2008
CONCRETE
IMPROVEMENTS
MFT FUNDS:
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through
Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (Northwest Municipal
Conference) of two (2) One-Ton Ford F-450 4x4 Dump Trucks
from Currie Motors, 9423 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort,
IL 60423, at a cost of $53,979 each for a total cost of
$107, 958/Budgeted Funds. Motion declared carried as
approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase of one ( 1)
2008 Ford E-350 Full-Size Van for the Water Meter
Division from Currie Motors, 9423 W. Lincoln Highway,
Frankfort, IL 60423, at a total cost of $18,439/Budgeted
CERF Funds; and it would be in the best interest of the
City that usual bid procedures be waived (price is less
than the State contract for the same vehicle) . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize purchase through the
West Central Municipal Conference Suburban Tree
Consortium, 2000 Fifth Avenue, Bldg. J, River Grove, IL
60171, for the Spring 2008 Tree Purchasing and Planting
of 126 trees in the amount not-to-exceed $30, 000/Budgeted
Funds. Motion declared carried as approved unanimously
under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to authorize City's Tactical
Response Team to travel to Nascogdoches, Texas, for
training from March 30 to April 3, 2008, at Combat
Shooting and Tactics Facility, at a cost of $14,000/Asset
Forfeiture Funds (no cost to the City). Motion declared
carried as approved unanimously under Consent Agenda.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Moylan, to concur with Staff
recommendation to award bid for 2008 Roadway Widening and
Traffic Signal Installation -River Road at Pearson/River
Street, to the lowest bidder, Orange Crush, L.L.C., 321
S. Center Street, Hillside, IL 60162, in the total bid
amount of $681,739.45/TIF District #1 Funds and $50,000
from River Plaines Associates (a condition of the
Everleigh Condominiums PUD approval). Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 7-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 1-Brookman
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Alderman Smith stated that he doesn't think constructing
~Green Alleys" as a pilot project justifies the
difference in cost from Alternative #1 and Alternate #2.
Several aldermen expressed concern about the installation
of permeable brick pave rs; their safety; their
durability.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Higgason, to award bid for
2008 Concrete Improvements MFT 08-00203-00-RP,
Alternate #1 to the lowest bidder, Schroeder & Schroeder,
Inc., 7306 Central Park, Skokie, IL 60076, in the total
bid amount of $399,332/MFT Funds.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Murphy, to adopt a
SUBSTITUTE MOTION to postpone until April 7, 2008 further
discussion on the Bid Award for the 2008 Concrete
Improvements -MFT 08-00203-00-RP, Alternate #1. MOTION
DECLARED FAILED (Aldermen Murphy and Brookman voted yes;
Aldermen Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason, Walsten, Smith and
Argus voted no) .
l
BID AWARD
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
M-7-08
LIQ. LIC./
1526 MINER:
ORDINANCE
M-8-08
2008A GO
BONDS TO
REFUND 2001C
BONDS:
ORDINANCE
Z-5-08
VARIATION/
1700 s.
MT.PROSPECT:
Consent
Agenda
WARRANT
REGISTER:
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Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason,
Brookman, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Murphy, Walsten
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, to POSTPONE until
April 7, 2008, Second Reading of Ordinance M-7-08, AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 4, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS,"
CHAPTER 4, "INTOXICATING LIQUORS," SECTION 5, "LICENSE
FEES AND NUMBER," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE TO ADD ONE
CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR KARMA KARAOKE BAR, INC. D/B/A
KARMA KARAOKE BAR LOCATED AT 152 6 MINER STREET, DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Higgason, to concur with
Staff recommendation to amend Ordinance M-8-08
authorizing the issuance of approximately $2.5 million
in Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2008A, to
finance land acquisitions in TIF District #1 and TIF
District #3, as follows: the City Manager will be given
authority until June 30, 2008 to proceed with the Bonds
in order that the City may achieve better rates than the
market is currently offering and will be for no less than
3.5% for the Bonds. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Higgason, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Walsten
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Higgason, to adopt Ordinance
M-8-08 AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE
REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2008A, OF THE CITY OF DES
PLAINES, ILLINOIS. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy,
Higgason, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 2-Brookman, Walsten
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to adopt
Ordinance Z-5-08, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION
TO SECTION 7.4-5 D. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING
ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PILOT PLANT
·wITH A HEIGHT OF 7 5 FEET I INSTEAD OF THE PERMITTED
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 40 FEET, AT 1700 SOUTH MOUNT PROSPECT
ROAD, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS (Case 08-01-V) . Motion
declared carried as approved unanimously under Consent
Agenda.
MAYOR ARREDIA DECLARED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAS NOW
RESOLVED INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Alderman Smith, Chair
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the March 17, 2008 -Warrant
Register, in the total amount of $3·, 014, 607. 72, and
further recommend that Resolution R-36-08 be adopted at
appropriate time this evening. Motion declared carried.
AUTOMATED
TRAFFIC LAW
ENFORCEMENT
SYSTEM:
TEXT
AMENDMENTS/
MULTI-FAMILY
PARKING
REQUIREMENTS:
PAGE SIX
PUBLIC SAFETY -Alderman Beauvais, Chair
HJS
3/17/08
Police Chief Prandini reviewed his memo of March 4, 2008,
regarding the automated red light enforcement technology
which allows municipalities outside the City of Chicago
to use photographic equipment for enforcement of traffic
signal violations; this matter was referred back to Staff
on January 7, 2008 for more information including Cook
County's intent to install cameras at intersections
within the boundaries of municipalities as well as a
cost/benefit analysis of this program.
Police Chief Prandini stated that if this ordinance is
approved, the following steps need to be taken to
implement this program:
--amend the Administrative Hearing Ordinance to include
adjudication of automated red light violations;
--choose vendor;
--work with vendor to obtain IDOT permits and other
needs.
Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he has seen this
system first-hand in the neighborhood where he has his
business in Chicago; this works; it is hard to dispute
that someone didn't break the law; this would free-up
some officers for other duties.
Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Road,
addressed the Committee of the Whole stating that she was
at a Chamber of Commerce meeting where this was
discussed; the lights at the intersections turn very
quickly; this is a revenue-generating program.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
that City adopt the Automated Traffic Law Enforcement
System and proceed to implement the program by amending
the Administrative Hearing Ordinance to include
adjudication of automated red light violations, choose
a vendor and work with the vendor to obtain the necessary
IDOT permits and other needs; and place on First Reading
Ordinance M-9-08 at appropriate time this evening.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman voted no.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -Alderman Murphy, Chair
Alderman Beauvais reviewed the text amendments to
correctly reflect the intent of the aldermen to increase
the off-street parking requirements for multi-family
developments from 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit to 2.0
spaces throughout the City; this was not done when
Ordinance Z-25-06 was adopted on June 19, 2006.
Questions and concerns were expressed regarding Ordinance
Z-9-08 -Mixed Use Developments and Ordinance Z-10-08 -
C-5 Central Business District, and it was suggested that
they be referred back to Staff for further review.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to recommend to
the City Council that the Text Amendments regarding
Multi-Family Parking Requirements --Ordinances Z-9-08 -
Mixed Use Developments and Z-10-08 -C-5 Central Business
District, be referred back to Staff for further review.
Motion declared carried.
TEXT AMEND.
(Cont'd.)
ZONING CASE
07-89-V
VARIATION/
2100 TOUHY:
ORDINANCE
M-6-08
2008
APPROPRIAT . :
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Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Walsten, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council
to approve Text Amendment regarding Off-Street Parking
Requirement that all dwellings, multiple family, will
require two (2) parking spaces per dwelling unit; and
place on First Reading Ordinance Z-11-08 at appropriate
time this evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman
Smith voted no.
Director of Community & Economic Development Conlan
stated that this request for a Variation of lot size for
a proposed car wash with small convenience store
operation at 2100 Touhy Avenue was referred back to Staff
on March 3, 2008, for further review.
Director Conlan stated that Staff met with the
petitioners and they have revised the site plan to
eliminate the proposed exit on Hickory Street and extend
the landscape buffer along the length of the Hickory
Street frontage; also the petitioners have provided the
City with an executed parking lease agreement for a
portion of the back lot of the Comfort Inn O'Hare, across
Touhy Avenue from the proposed development.
Alderman Beauvais stated that she has concerns; she
thinks it will be difficult for people to back out of the
parking spaces by the convenience store.
Mr. Jeff Johnston, 2384 Hickory Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he still has concerns
about employees parking on his street; traffic will be
a big problem but he thinks the project is good and
should go forward.
City Attorney Wiltse stated that the ordinance could be
amended to require that all employees must park on the
site or in the lease parking lot.
Mr. Ronald Moore, 1480 Jefferson Street, addressed the
Committee of the Whole stating that he is concerned that
the hotel can just give their parking spaces away; don't
they need them for their PUD.
Moved by Brookman, seconded by Walsten, to concur with
Staff recommendation and recommend to the City Council,
re Zoning Case 07-89-V, to grant request for Variation
to permit construction of a car wash with a small
convenience store operation with a lot size of 19,729 sq.
ft. instead of the required 25,000 sq. ft. on property
located at 2100 E. Touhy Avenue in C-3 General Commercial
District; amend proposed ordinance to remove requirement
that additional data on traffic volume must be provided
but add that a written parking agreement with the
property owner of the business located at 2175 East Touhy
Avenue must be provided; and place on First Reading
Ordinance Z-8-08 -AS AMENDED at appropriate time this
evening. Motion declared carried. Alderman Beauvais
voted no.
MAYOR ARREDIA ASSUMED THE CHAIR AND DECLARED THE CITY
COUNCIL BACK IN SESSION
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Higgason, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on the 2008 Appropriations.
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Higgason, seconded by Smith, to amend Ordinance
M-6-08 to add an appropriation of $1,050,000 for land
acquisition, for a new total appropriation amount of
$140,317,340.
APPROPRIAT.
(Cont'd.)
ORDINANCE
Z-7-08
EXTENSION OF
TIME/1750 S.
ELMHURST:
DEFERRED
MOTION/
EXTENSION OF
TIME I 1382-
1398 PRAIRIE:
Ordinance
Z-6-08
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Mr. Brian Burkross, 2133 Webster Lane, addressed the City
Council asking if the $1,050,000 is for purchase of 1401
Redeker Road. City Attorney Wiltse said that amount is
for the purchase of land up to that amount anywhere in
the City. Mr. Burkross stated that this is wrong; the
City said that this would be developer-driven; this is
appalling; this is taxpayers' money,
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Walsten, to adopt a
SUBSTITUTE MOTION to approve 2008 Appropriations minus
$1, 050, 000, for a total appropriation amount of
$139,267,340. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 2-Moylan, Walsten
NAYS: 6-Beauvais, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Smith, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Upon roll call on the original motion, the vote was:
AYES: 3-Beauvais, Higgason, Smith
NAYS: 5-Moylan, Murphy, Brookman, Walsten, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Moved by Moylan, seconded by Smith, to adopt Ordinance
M-6-08, AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE
EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED THE "ANNUAL
APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 2008 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008. Upon roll call,
the vote was:
AYES: 3-Beauvais, Moylan, Smith
NAYS: 5-Murphy, Higgason, Brookman, Walsten, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
MOTION DECLARED FAILED.
Alderman Higgason asked to take leave of the body to
change her vote from nay to aye. There were no
objections. Mayor Arredia also voted aye.
The roll call now reads:
AYES: 5-Beauvais, Moylan, Higgason, Smith, Arredia
NAYS: 4-Murphy, Brookman, Walsten, Argus
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Argus, seconded by Murphy, to adopt Ordinance
Z-7-08, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF THE
CONDITIONAL USE GRANTED BY ORDINANCE Z-9-07 WHICH
AUTHORIZED THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7. 3-6 C. OF THE
ZONING CODE AND AUTHORIZING A MAJOR VARIATION TO SECTION
9. 7 TO ALLOW A TOTAL OF 19 8 PARKING SPACES FOR THE
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1750 ELMHURST ROAD, DES
PLAINES (Case 05-16-CU-V). Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6-Moylan, Murphy, Brookman,
Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
ABSTAIN:2-Beauvais, Higgason (conflict of interest).
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Argus, to POSTPONE until
April 21, 2008, motion deferred on March 3, 2008,
regarding request for Extension of Time for 1382-1398
Prairie Avenue and Ordinance Z-6-08.
Alderman Moylan expressed his oppqsition to this
postponement.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Brookman, to suspend the
rules to permit public input on this matter. Motion
declared carried.
PRAIRIE AVE .
(Cont'd.)
WARRANT
REGISTER:
Resolution
R-36-08
AUTOMATED
TRAFFIC LAW
ENFORCEMENT
SYSTEM:
Ordinance
M-9-08
TEXT AMEND . /
PARKING
REQUIREMENTS
MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENTS:
Ordinance
Z-9-08
TEXT AMEND . /
PARKING
REQUIREMENTS
C-5 CENTRAL
BUSINESS
DISTRICT:
Ordinance
Z-10-08
TEXT
AMENDMENT/
PARKING
REQUIREMENTS
OFF-STREET
PARKING:
Ordinance
Z-11-08
ZONING CASE
07-89-V
VARIATION/
2100 TOUHY:
Ordinance
Z-8-08
AS AMENDED
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Mrs. Barbara Van Slambrouck, 286 Stratford Road,
addressed the City Council stating that a dog grooming
business is next to this proposed residential business;
this is not permitted in this area; what will happen to
this existing business? City Attorney Wiltse said
nothing; this would be considered a grandfathered
business.
Motion declared carried on the motion to postpone.
Aldermen Moylan and Walsten voted no.
Moved by Smith, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt
Resolution R-36-08, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES THAT THE FOLLOWING BILLS ARE
DUE AND PAYABLE AND THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK BE AND
ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR SAME. Total:
$3,014,607,72. Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 8-Beauvais, Moylan, Murphy, Higgason,
Brookman, Walsten, Smith, Argus
NAYS: 0-None
ABSENT: 0-None
Motion declared carried.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Moylan, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to adopt the
Automated Traffic Law Enforcement System and proceed to
implement the program by amending the Administrative
Hearing Ordinance to include adjudication of automated
red light violations, choose a vendor and work with the
vendor to obtain the necessary IDOT permits and other
needs; and further recommend to place on First Reading
Ordinance M-9-08, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," OF THE DES PLAINES CITY CODE BY
ADDING CHAPTER 12, "AUTOMATED TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT
SYSTEM." Motion declared carried. Alderman Brookman
voted no.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to refer back
to Staff for further review the Text Amendment regarding
Parking Requirements Mixed Use Developments and
Ordinance Z-9-08, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 3. 5A-F. I l. 'c. I "PARKING REQUIREMENTS
(MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS)," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING CODE. Motion declared carried. Alderman Higgason
voted no.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to refer back
to Staff for further review the Text Amendment regarding
Parking Requirements -C-5 Central Business District and
Ordinance Z-10-08, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TEXT
AMENDMENT TO 7. 3-8 F, "SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING
REQUIREMENTS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Higgason voted no.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole to approve Text
Amendment regarding Off-Street Parking Requirement that
all dwellings, multiple family, will require two (2)
parking spaces per dwelling unit; and further recommend
to place on First Reading Ordinance Z-11-08, AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO 9.7, "OFF-STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS," OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES ZONING CODE.
Motion declared carried. Alderman Smith voted no.
Moved by Murphy, seconded by Brookman, to concur with
recommendation of Committee of the Whole, .re Zoning Case
07-89-V, to grant request for Variation to permit
construction of a car wash with a small convenience store
operation with a lot size of 19,729 sq. ft. instead of
the required 25,000 sq. ft. on property located at 2100
E. Touhy Avenue in C-3 General Commercial District; amend
ordinance to remove requirement that additional data~
TOUHY AVE.
(Cont'd.)
ADJOURNMENT:
DAY OF
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traffic volume must be provided but add that a written
parking agreement with the property owner of the business
located at 2175 East Touhy Avenue must be provided; and
further recommend to place on First Reading Ordinance z-
8-08 -AS AMENDED, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A MAJOR
VARIATION TO SECTION 7.3-6 c. OF THE CITY OF DES PLAINES
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF CAR WASH
AND CONVENIENCE STORE ON A LOT WITH A TOTAL AREA OF
19,729 SQUARE FEET, INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 25,000 SQUARE
FEET, AT 2100 EAST TOUHY AVENUE, DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS.
Motion declared carried. Aldermen Beauvais voted no.
Moved by Beauvais, seconded by Murphy, that the regular
meeting of the City Council adjourn. Motion declared
carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Donna McAllister, MMC CITY CLERK
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